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Puzzles in the Reasoning Sections of any Bank Exam is very dominant and plentiful. Therefore, to excel in this section and the exam in general, you will need to know how to approach them. I will provide you with the ultimate guide to approach Puzzles in the Reasoning Section. We all know that you can only get better with practice, so it is no use if you learn the methods and don’t practice later. The Entri App is your companion to do so. With an endless array of Quizzes and Mock Tests, you will be able to hone your skills to an extent that you will face the reasoning section or any other section for that matter, with utmost confidence. Without further ado, here is the guide on how to master puzzles in reasoning for Bank Exams 2020.
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Tips to Ace the Puzzles in Reasoning
Know its Importance
A lot of people underestimate puzzles and brush it aside. This is detrimental as puzzles can constitute anywhere from 10 marks to 15 marks and the paper is out of a 100 marks. It is worth the time invested. Usually, there will be three puzzles asked with 5 questions each. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you familiarize yourself with each and every type of puzzle. The material provided by the Entri App will help you grasp the concepts behind each puzzle type which will enable you to ace this section.
Draw to help Visualize
Puzzles usually require a very good imaginative strength. It needs you to put yourself in the place of the person in the question. This is hard for most students as a lot of them will have overworked their brain and would be nerve wracked under the stress of the preparation for the exam. Therefore, it always helps to draw the situation in the question. In direction questions, you should make a point and trace whatever the question dictates. If it says the person moved North, trace upwards and so on. In Position Puzzles, draw the table the people in the question are seated near and place them according to the conditions of the question.
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Learn all the Terms
You will encounter terms like ‘to the left of’, ‘Towards the North’, etc. These are common occurrences in puzzle type questions but you will be in a bit of a pickle if you’re not familiar with these words. Things could go south if you don’t know where south is. It is crucial that you learn these and familiarize yourself with what the Question is implying when it uses these terms. The Entri App is always there during the exam conquest. Download it today and avail all its benefits.
Read the Information Carefully
The information and details given in a question can be overwhelming but don’t get nervous. Take a deep breath and break down the question. Convert the question into the form of a drawing. This will help you visualize and understand the question and situation better. Make sure you scrape out each and every bit of information available. If you have difficulty understanding this, go to the Entri App YouTube channel and watch videos on how to solve puzzles. You can access these on the Entri App also. Your future is in safe hands.
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List out all the Possibilities
It is imperative that you list out all the possibilities because an oversight can be of deadly consequence to you. Make note or better yet, draw out all the possibilities and as you read further into the question, cancel the possibilities that do not fit the conditions one by one. This will help minimize running the risk of oversight. You might waste a bit more time but you will arrive at the right answer. To tackle the time problem, you must practice everyday and to help you do so, the Entri App provides practice material to help you refine your skills.
Refer Previous Year Papers
The most effective way to predict questions or at least the type of questions that may appear is to practice the previous year papers. It is very rare that the people setting the Question Paper completely divert from the pattern and trends set previously. So, don’t worry and solve as many papers as you can. Remember, you need to analyse them and solve problems similar to the ones in the question paper. This is where the Entri App steps in. It will provide a plethora of mocks and by the time you exhaust all that it has to offer, you will be a fully prepared students ready to take on any sort of question they throw at you.
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Don’t Stop Practicing
The worst thing you can do while preparing is to not revise all the topics and concepts you’ve covered before. You need to keep the concept fresh in your mind and be able to solve problems even in your sleep. You should practice and revise as often as you can all the way from the preparation phase to the prelims phase and till the Mains phase. Constant Practice will ensure your victory. Keep doing Mock Tests and Quizzes. Click here to learn why it’s important to take mock tests. Download the Entri App and carve your path to success.
Conclusion
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This is how to master puzzles in reasoning for any bank exam. Investing time in this will pay off large dividends and make you a top contender for the jobs that lie ahead. You can boost your preparation considerably if you download the Entri App as it will provide you with almost a never ending supply of Mock Tests and Quizzes. You will be able to obtain the key to your future here. But preparation is never complete without practice and revision. Practice makes perfect and you must adhere to your revision schedules. Don’t fret and remain calm. There is no better time than now to prepare for your bank exam. Good Luck and Stay Safe.
